Re: Update: Rams giving Jake Long the world's longest physical

Of course Long has contacted Miami (and potentially other teams as well) to see if someone else will give him a better offer than the Rams. Why wouldnt he? The reason he wouldnt would be if the Rams gave him an exploding offer (ie one with a specific time deadline) and i doubt that is the case at this point, although it could come to that soon. Long will be saying to the Rams "I need time to think about it," and its hard for the Rams to tell him that he needs to make a decision immediately. Of course, an ultimatum gets easier for the Rams as time clicks away, but I share the concern of others that the Fins may swoop in here and outbid us. I am less concerned about other teams because i think that no one is going to pay him the kind of money being discussed without a thorough physical, but Miami presumably already knows his physical condition.

Let's hope it gets done today, like everyone else, i am on edge, unable to sleep and checking this site every two minutes or so.

Re: Update: Rams giving Jake Long the world's longest physical

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are making a "strong push" to re-sign free agent LT Jake Long.
Long took an extended visit with the Rams this week. He met with the coaches, had a dinner, stayed the night and even passed a physical. But there's no deal yet, which suggests the two sides have been unable to come to terms on a contract. We now appear to be in a "bidding war" situation, something the Dolphins haven't been scared of this week.
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Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Re: Update: Rams giving Jake Long the world's longest physical

Originally Posted by Rambos

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are making a "strong push" to re-sign free agent LT Jake Long.
Long took an extended visit with the Rams this week. He met with the coaches, had a dinner, stayed the night and even passed a physical. But there's no deal yet, which suggests the two sides have been unable to come to terms on a contract. We now appear to be in a "bidding war" situation, something the Dolphins haven't been scared of this week.
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Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

No miami team seems scared of a bidding war. They prefer to grossly overpay for names and hope it all works out later. Usually doesn't, except for the Heat.

Re: Update: Rams giving Jake Long the world's longest physical

At some point, the Rams have to say "that's our final offer, Jake, and we need to know by ______ what your answer is." Otherwise, the Rams are in a state of limbo with respect to pursuing other options (such as Sebastian Volmer and Eric Winston).